How to Make Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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By Kathleen Fuller
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Greek roasted chicken and potatoes is an easy, satisfying dish that requires only a few ingredients. Add a salad and some fresh bread and you have a delicious, stress-free dinner for your whole family.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

2 1/2 lb to 3 lb chicken, cut into pieces (you can also use boneless, skinless chicken)
4 to 5 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp dried oregano

Step 1

Wash chicken pieces and pat dry.
Step 2

Place the chicken and potato pieces in a roasting pan.
Step 3

Sprinkle the chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Blend together the oil and butter. Add lemon juice.
Step 5

Baste the chicken and potatoes with the oil and butter mixture. Sprinkle with oregano.
Step 6

Pour any remaining oil and butter in the pan. Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
Step 7

Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes until the chicken and potatoes are golden brown.
Step 8

Remove from the oven and serve hot.